- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Problem-focused work
About Jerra
Jerra Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with three years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance concerns, and anger. She works with adults who are juggling life changes and need direct, practical support to manage strong feelings and recurring problems.
Jerra keeps sessions focused on what matters right now. She mixes straightforward cognitive-behavioral ideas with mindfulness practices and problem-solving techniques. Conversations usually look at patterns of thought and behavior, and then experiment with small changes that can reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day functioning.
When anger is the issue, she helps people notice triggers, recognize escalation signs, and rehearse alternative responses. For workplace frustration or repeated arguments at home, she uses skill-building and brief behavioral experiments to test what works between sessions. Clients often leave with concrete steps they can try the same week.
Her background includes work with substance use concerns and co-occurring problems where mood or anxiety make coping harder. That experience shapes a practical approach that connects mood, behavior, and relationships rather than treating issues in isolation.
Sessions use clear goals and steady check-ins about progress. Jerra encourages people to track what changes and what doesn’t, so the plan stays useful. She works in English and practices in Mississippi as an LPC.
How CBT and Mindfulness work in online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral changes. Online sessions can walk through thought records, experiment plans, and concrete homework to reduce anger and anxiety symptoms.Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to present-moment experience and bodily cues. In practice this can help people notice early signs of escalation, pause, and choose a different response instead of acting on impulse.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jerra will collaborate with clients to decide whether CBT tasks, mindfulness exercises, or a mix makes the most sense. That decision is guided by the client’s goals, daily routines, and how they respond to early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work breaks, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when life gets busy. They also let people practice techniques in their normal settings and report back on how those attempts went, which supports practical, real-world change.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, depression, trauma, substance concerns, and related issues such as communication problems and workplace stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Jerra uses a practical style that focuses on the client’s current needs, combining cognitive-behavioral ideas, solution-focused steps, and mindfulness practices.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counselor in clinical settings and with people facing substance use and mood or anxiety concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling your first session.